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Tales of the Unexpected#19
Cover: Bob Brown

Tales of the Unexpected #19

Nov 1957 · DC · 0.10 USD
“The Man from Two Worlds”

In "The Man from Two Worlds," a man whose face shifts color when near a liar becomes an unlikely ally to the police—until his unique gift makes him a target for a dangerous gang. After a harrowing escape, a shocking encounter with high-voltage wires strips him of his power, leaving him vulnerable. Art by Bill Ely, with a striking cover by Bob Brown, this 1957 tale from Tales of the Unexpected blends suspense and mystery in a story that's as intriguing as it is unexpected.

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artist, inker Bill Ely · cover Bob Brown

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artist, inker Bill Ely
cover pencils, inks Bob Brown

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A man's face changes colors when in the vicinity of someone lying. He aids the police until gangland hears of his ability and kidnaps him. As he escapes from them, he hits high-voltage wires and loses his ability.

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